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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c00582373
Version: 2

HPSBMA02088 SSRT051026 rev. 2 - HP-UX running WBEM Services Denial of Service (DoS)

NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release Date: 2005-12-16
Last Updated: 2006-11-13

Potential Security Impact: Remote Denial of Service (DoS)

Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX systems running WBEM Services. The vulnerability could be exploited remotely to create a Denial of Service (DoS).

References: none

SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.11, B.11.23 only

BACKGROUND

A vulnerability in WBEM Services allows a remote user to create a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.
There are no reported attacks based on this vulnerability.

To determine if a system has an affected version, search
the output of "swlist -a revision -l fileset" for an affected fileset
or patch, then determine if a fixed revision or applicable patch is installed.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

 -> HP-UX B.11.00
==========WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
 -> action: install PHSS_32738 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11
HP-UX B.11.23
==========WBEMServices.WBEM-CORE
action:install revision A.02.00.08 or subsequent

END AFFECTED VERSIONS

RESOLUTION

HP is providing the following HP WBEM Services for HP-UX updates to resolve this potential vulnerability.

Users of HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 1.5 on HP-UX B.11.11 and B.11.23 are encouraged to upgrade to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 2.0. These upgrades are available from http://h20293.www2.hp.com . 

 -> Users of HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 1.5 on HP-UX B.11.00 should retrieve retrive patch PHSS_32738
-> from http://itrc.hp.com 

MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update

HP-UX B.11.00 install PHSS_32738 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.11 update to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 2.0 or subsequent

HP-UX B.11.23 update to HP WBEM Services for HP-UX 2.0 or subsequent

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Security Patch Check: Security Patch Check revision B.02.00 analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins to provide a subset of recommended actions that potentially affect a specific HP-UX system. For more information: http://www.software.hp.com/cgi-bin/swdepot_parser.cgi/cgi/displayProductInfo.pl?productNumber=B6834AA 

HISTORY:

Version: 1 (rev.1) - 15 December 2005 Initial release
Version: 2 (rev.2) - 13 November 2006 Added B.11.00 patch

Third Party Security Patches: Third party security patches which are to be installed on systems running HP software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.

Support: For further information, contact normal HP Services support channel.

Report: To report a potential security vulnerability with any HP supported product, send Email to: security-alert@hp.com 
It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information.
To get the security-alert PGP key, please send an e-mail message as follows:
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  Subject: get key

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* The Software Product Category that this Security Bulletin relates to is represented by the 5th and 6th characters of the Bulletin number in the title:

GN = HP General SW
MA = HP Management Agents
MI = Misc. 3rd Party SW
MP = HP MPE/iX
NS = HP NonStop Servers
OV = HP OpenVMS
PI = HP Printing & Imaging
ST = HP Storage SW
TL = HP Trusted Linux
TU = HP Tru64 UNIX
UX = HP-UX
VV = HP VirtualVault

System management and security procedures must be reviewed frequently to maintain system integrity. HP is continually reviewing and enhancing the security features of software products to provide customers with current secure solutions.

"HP is broadly distributing this Security Bulletin in order to bring to the attention of users of the affected HP products the important security information contained in this Bulletin. HP recommends that all users determine the applicability of this information to their individual situations and take appropriate action. HP does not warrant that this information is necessarily accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently, HP will not be responsible for any damages resulting from user's use or disregard of the information provided in this Bulletin. To the extent permitted by law, HP disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement."

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